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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Someone told me that the Bible is morbid because Jesus spoke a lot about mourning. I confess, I wasn’t quite sure how to respond to this, particularly since she is a very positive person and has a sunny disposition. What does the Bible really say about mourning? – P.M.

A: The Bible tells us ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do I trust God yet find myself worrying constantly? – T.C.

A: Troubles distress the mind and wear upon the nerves. The psalmist said, “Fret not.” The implication is that fretting, complaining, and distress of mind are often self-manufactured and can best be coped with by a change of ...Read more

A majority of Americans said they don’t think states should be required to provide funding for religious charter schools, according to a new poll.

Fifty-seven percent of U.S. adults said states can refuse to fund religious charter schools, while 43% said states are required to do so, according to a poll published this week by Marquette Law ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I attended an unusual Christmas party this past year and felt welcomed and comfortable. The meal was served and a beautiful prayer was spoken in the name of Christianity. The dinner was lovely but as the celebration continued, I was astounded to see the alcohol flow followed by God’s name taken in...Read more

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed a “religious liberty” measure Friday, resolving a decade-long debate over a divisive measure that supporters say protects faith-based beliefs from government overreach and critics decry as a license to discriminate.

The Republican inked the bill at a brief signing ceremony at the state Capitol as lawmakers...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Are humans by nature carnal creatures? – C.M.

A: All people by nature are selfish, for the Bible tells us that the “natural man” cannot understand the things of God because the natural man does not have the Spirit of God indwelling him. Our natural wisdom comes not from God but is earthly, ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Clergy from across Philadelphia erected an altar in front of ICE headquarters on Thursday, decorating it with fruit, flowers and crosses in a prayerful protest against the Trump administration’s decision to let agents make immigration arrests in churches.

The demonstration spilled off the sidewalk and onto Eighth Street in ...Read more

In this season of sacred holidays for Judaism (Passover), Christianity (Easter), Islam (Ramadan) and Hinduism (Holi) it seems to me like a good time to face the challenges of interfaith dialogue on a deeply personal level.

What are we to do when the challenges of understanding the faith of our neighbor is not the result of some ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do many Christians come off as doomsday believers when they speak of the end of the world coming? While I don’t disagree that the world is in absolute chaos, isn’t this a negative way to present religion? – D.D.

A: The Bible tells us that the state of the world will grow darker as we near...Read more